Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 15 January 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what protections it will provide to non-medical aesthetic practitioners, in light of its proposed regulations for the sector.
The Scottish Government launched a consultation on 20th December 2024, to seek views on how best to further regulate non-surgical cosmetics procedures.
The consultation has been informed by extensive work with a range of stakeholders, including beauty industry representatives, among others, but it is important we receive further feedback before the Scottish Government commits to any proposals.
In taking forward work on any potential new regulations, we will continue to seek views from, and consider the impact on, existing businesses.
Our proposals aim to be both robust and proportionate, protecting the public and supporting reputable business to operate safely.